How to make your design lines thicker in Silhouette Studio

In Silhouette Studio, you can make designs thicker by using the "Offset" feature. This feature allows you to create an outline or border around your design, effectively making it thicker. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Your Design: 

• Open the design you want to make thicker in Silhouette Studio.

2. Select the Design: 

• Click on the design to select it. You should see bounding boxes and selection handles around the design.

3. Access the Offset Panel:

• In Silhouette Studio, go to the right sidebar or menu and find the "Offset" panel.
• If you don't see the Offset panel, you might need to enable it by going to "View" > "Panel" > "Offset."

4. Adjust Offset Settings:

• In the Offset panel, you'll find options to adjust the offset distance and corner style.
• The "Distance" option allows you to control how thick you want the design to become. Enter the desired value.
• The "Corner" options allow you to choose how the corners of the offset will look. You can experiment with different corner styles to find what works best for your design.

5. Create the Offset:

• After adjusting the settings, click the "Apply" or "Offset" button in the Offset panel.
• This will create a new offset version of your design with the specified thickness.

6. Edit and Position:

• The offset version will be created as a separate layer on top of your original design. You can move, resize, or rotate it as needed.
• If you're satisfied with the offset, you can now proceed to cut or print your design.

7. Adjust Cut Settings:

• Before cutting, make sure to adjust your cut settings to match the material you're using. You can set the appropriate cut speed, blade depth, and other parameters in the Cut Settings panel.

8. Cut or Print: 

• Send your design to your Silhouette cutting machine or printer, depending on your intended use.

Remember that the Offset feature creates a border around your design, effectively making it thicker. It may not work well for very intricate or detailed designs, as some elements might overlap or not translate well into a thicker version. Experiment with different offset distances and corner styles to achieve the desired look for your design.